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The “ThumbsUp”
While western culture has become used to the thumbsup as a positive signal(probably coming from World War Ⅱ pilots using the signal to communicate that they were “good to go” with ground crews)，there are cultures where a thumbsup may land you in trouble.In West Africa，as well as Greece，Italy and Middle East，the thumbsup is pretty much the biggest insult(侮辱)．
Rather more charming is a thumbsup in Germany and in parts of Japan—they just see it as the hand signal for the number one.
The “AOK”
This sign is mainly used by divers(潜水员)to mean “OK”(to prevent being confused with the thumbsup sign，which means “rise”)．Basically the meaning comes out as “great”，or “completely fine”．However，in a few countries in Europe，people may think you’re telling them that you think they’re a “zero”．
The “V Sign”
The sign comes in two formats：one with the palm faced outwards，and one with the palm inwards.In America they mean the same thing—“victory”. However，if the outside of your hand is facing your target，you’re giving somebody a longestablished insult in Great Britain and many Englishspeaking countries such as Australia，Ireland and New Zealand.Winston Churchill famously used the “incorrect” version of the V sign during the early years of the war，turning the outside inside later.The V sign is also considered rude in Italy.
The “Corna”
The corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music.Nowadays many Americans use the gesture simply to mean “rock on”，or in support of the University of Texas in Austin(known as the “Hook’em Horns”)．Today it is still popular in Spain，Brazil and Slovakia(斯洛伐克)．Historically，however，the symbol possibly dates back to Ancient Greece.
( )1．The pilots in World War Ⅱ used to make the “ThumbsUp” sign to show ______.
A．the plane was very good
B．the plane was ready to take off
C．they were going to land on the ground
D．they were thankful to the ground crews
( )2．What information can we get from the passage?
A．The “V Sign” was first used by Winston Churchill.
B．Italians often use the “ThumbsUp” to praise others.
C．You are most likely to see the “Corna” in a heavy metal music concert.
D．The “AOK” and the “ThumbsUp” have the same meanings to divers.
( )3．If you travel abroad，you’d better not use the “V Sign” in ______.
A．Greece or Italy B．Germany or Japan
C．Ireland or Italy D．Spain or Brazil
( )4．What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To show the importance of body language.
B．To tell us how to use body language properly.
C．To describe some kinds of body language.
D．To tell us how to understand others’ body language.
【答案与解析】
1．B 细节理解题。根据The “ThumbsUp”中的叙述可知，二战期间飞行员用该手势表示已准备好起飞。
2．C 推理判断题。根据第四部分中“The corna hand gesture has most recently been adopted by fans of rock and heavy metal music.”可知C项正确。
3．C 细节理解题。由The “V Sign”中的叙述可知在爱尔兰和意大利，这个手势是不礼貌的。故选C项。
4．C 目的意图题。文章主要介绍了四种手势，故选C项。
